Kaua‘i ‘Ukulele Festival draw wide range of players
LIHU‘E — The small instrument with four strings and a carved box is everywhere, and its popularity that led it to becoming an icon of Hawai‘i, aloha and Hawaiian lifestyle meant the two-day weekend at Kukui Grove Center should have been melded into one big ‘ukulele festival.
Kaua‘i ‘Ukulele Fest on April 14
LIHU‘E — Anything ‘ukulele, including the unique sound produced by four strings over a sound box, will fill the time between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on April 14 at Kukui Grove Center at the free Kaua‘i ‘Ukulele Fest.
‘Six Degrees of Separation’ opens Friday at Puhi Theatrical Warehouse
PUHI — Tickets for the opening show of John Guare’s “Six Degrees of Separation” presented by the Kaua‘i Community Players on Good Friday at the Puhi Theatrical Warehouse are sold out, according to the Kaua‘i Community Players’ website.
Lee, Kauakahi and Amina close this year’s EKK series
NUKOLI‘I — E Kanikapila Kakou will close its 41st season on Monday by featuring three pivotal Hawaiian music artists at the Outrigger Kaua‘i Beach Resort from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Mentor and students take E Kanikapila Kakou stage
NUKOLI‘I — Keiki o ka ‘aina, translated to mean “child of the land,” from Anahola Kainani Kahaunaele has blossomed into one of Hawai‘i’s premier singer-songwriter-musician-teacher of Hawaiian music. She has won a number of Na Hoku Hanohano awards, including her most recent Female Vocalist of the Year.
Santos and Kimokeo at Monday EKK
NUKOLI‘I — Hawai‘i musical artists Jerry Santos and Kamuela Kimokeo will share powerful and impactful Hawaiian songs of patriotism that reflect the struggles, hopes, actions and life-changing events of the people of Hawai‘i as they challenged oppressors in their struggle to remain free.
Big crowd turns out for Waimea Town Celebration
WAIMEA — Hundreds of people collected at the Waimea Product Fair under the shade of the old sugar mill to wrap up the 47th Waimea Town Celebration over the weekend.
Waimea Town Celebration forges ahead
WAIMEA — The music of Cherry Cherry demonstrated the excitement and fun of the Waimea Town Celebration on Wednesday night, as it broke through the confines of the historic Waimea Theatre and reached the ears of Brysen Hiraoka, who was dispensing a menu of local favorites ranging from Spam musubi to kalua and cabbage in the outdoor lobby.
Kaua‘i-made film, merchandise available online
LIHU‘E — Elliot Lucas and the Kaua‘i Film Academy announced the availability of “Too Much Life” as a preorder item on Blu-ray Disc.
‘Too Much Life’ to premiere at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall
LIHU‘E — A feature film, “Too Much Life,” is scheduled to premiere on Friday at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.
K-DRAMA: Boon-yi meets Yeon-hyang; Sua is pressured to face reality
Following are this week’s synopses of shows on KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles.
Kaua‘i Chorale announces concert holiday schedule
LIHU‘E — There are a limited supply of tickets for the upcoming Kaua‘i Choral holiday concerts, which will celebrate the chorale’s 60th anniversary.
K-DRAMA: Boon-yi meets Yeon-hyang; Sun-hwa’s appalled
Following are this week’s synopses of shows on KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles.
Thousands turn out for Lights on Rice parade
A voice from the sea of spectators on Rice Street cried out, “It’s moving!”
K-DRAMA: Matthew changes direction; Jae-min is set up on a blind date
Following are this week’s synopses of shows on KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles.
A Dickens classic to celebrate Kalaheo School teacher’s retirement
KALAHEO — Kalaheo Elementary School and its Sunshine Express will present a musical based on one of the most widely read and beloved holiday novels in the English language — “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens — for just three performances starting Friday at the school’s cafeteria.
Rotary Club of Kaua‘i Lights on Rice holiday parade is a go
The Rotary Club of Kaua‘i Lights on Rice holiday parade is one of three events, all within walking distance of each other, that will fill the downtown Lihu‘e area with excitement throughout Friday. The Lights on Rice parade anchors the events, which start with the Kaua‘i Museum Christmas Craft Fair that returns following the COVID-19 pandemic.
K-DRAMA: Bang-won gets suspicious; Jae-min gets caught doing a music gig
Following are this week’s synopses of shows on KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles.
Awards handed out for Small Works Big Show exhibit
LIHU‘E — Michael Rollins was in disbelief on Friday night during the artists reception for the Small Works Big Show exhibit at the Kaua‘i Society of Artists gallery at Kukui Grove Center.
The Festival of Lights returns for holidays
LIHU‘E — Work on the 27th annual Festival of Lights starts on Monday when retired and off-duty personnel work alongside volunteers from the utility companies to install LED lights from Ace Housemart on the trees in the park fronting the historic County Building using Genies and Man-Lifts donated by Service Rentals and Sunbelt Rentals.